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One Person’s Story

Hossein S.

About

Nationality: Iran
Religion: Presumed Muslim
Civil Status: Unknown

Case

Date of Killing: 2009
Location of Killing: Central Prison, Sanandaj, Kordestan Province, Iran
Mode of Killing: Hanging
Charges: Murder

About this Case

The news of the execution of Mr. Hossein S. along with another person was announced by the website of the provincial Ministry of Justice office of Kurdistan Province on July 5, 2009. According to the available information, the case of Mr. Hossein S. pertains to murder. 

Arrest and Detention

There is no information available on the details of Mr. Hossein S.’s arrest and detention. 

Trial

There is no information available on the session or sessions of Mr. Hossein S.’s trial. 

Charges

Mr. Hossein S. was charged with “murder.” However, there is no information available on the details of the charges brought against him.

The validity of the criminal charges brought against this defendant cannot be ascertained in the absence of the basic guarantees of a fair trial. International human rights organizations have drawn attention to reports indicating that the Islamic Republic authorities have brought trumped-up charges, including drug trafficking, sexual, and other criminal offences, against their opponents (including political, civil society activists, as well as unionists and ethnic and religious minorities). Each year Iranian authorities sentence to death hundreds of alleged common criminals, following judicial processes that fail to meet international standards. The exact number of people convicted and executed based on trumped-up charges is unknown. 

Evidence of Guilt

There is no information available on the details of the evidence entered against Mr. Hossein S. 

Defense

There is no information available on the details of Mr. Hossein S.’s defense.

Judgment

According to the available information, Mr. Hossein S. was hanged in Sanandaj Central Prison in July of 2009. However, there is no information available on the exact date of this execution.

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